OUR MISSION

“Community-Centered, Uncompromisingly Learner Focused”

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

These guiding principles will serve to inspire, inform, and guide our decisions. All stakeholders will align all policies, practices, and procedures to accommodate these Guiding Principles.

About Learning Facilitators and Coaches, we believe/understand that they:

teach learners strategies to think critically.
are invested in the academic, emotional, and social development of learners
embrace responsibility for themselves & learners.
model a passion for life-long learning.
create the conditions for learning using methods that foster intrinsic motivation.
motivate and empower learners.
set the conditions for a safe and welcoming learning experience.
are future focused professionals who consistently reflect on current research on learning and human development.
are flexible and have the ability to change and adapt instruction to better meet the needs and temperament of the learners.
consistently work collaboratively toward the betterment of the entire school community

About Learners and Learning, we believe/understand that:

learners learn differently and at different paces.
mistakes are a natural and valuable part of learning.
learning kindles passion, passion kindles learning.
success = passion + learning.
success breeds success and influences attitude, esteem and motivation.
success fosters continued learning.
learners learn when they feel safe and feel valued.
learning is enhanced by meaningful, real-life experiences requiring complex reasoning.
learning requires effective, formative feedback
learning is enriched when the community is invited to play an active role.

About Effective Learning Communities, we believe/understand that communities:

are our partners in educating our learners.
provide context, materials, and expertise for real world learning experiences
provide a physically and emotionally safe and welcoming learning environment.
support learning facilitators and leaders.
encourage and support risk taking and innovation.
are committed to the mission and vision of our learning community.
provide essential community partnerships.

Maine Charter Schools